June 2025 Inspiration & Trends
June has arrived and summer is in full swing.
With longer days, warmer weather and the holiday season starting, nails are taking on a sunnier feel.
This month is all about bold colours, juicy tones, glazed textures and vibrant designs that bring that carefree summer energy to every set. From ocean blues to citrus brights, June is the time to get playful, creative and ready for anything from beach days to summer weddings.
1. Lemon Nails
Zesty and fresh lemon nails are the ultimate summer vibe. This look blends juicy fruit details with soft transparent layers and playful blue stripes that nod to sun-soaked escapes and Greek island holidays. The combination of bold citrus and crisp colour blocking makes this trend feel both fun and fashion-forward.
Get inspired by @_gelsbychl_ and create your own using:
2. Gold Starfish
The trend of the summer? Golden starfish. Delicate yet bold, these shimmering designs bring a luxe twist to beach-inspired nail art. Created using gold chrome paint, this look is perfect for clients heading on holiday or just dreaming of the sea.@hollycoukhaamnails gives the perfect inspiration for statement nail art that still feels wearable, elegant, and totally unforgettable.
Ready to get the looK? All you need is:
3. Hibiscus Nails
After being the look of the season last year, hibiscus flowers are back and better than ever. This bold take by @nailsby_bjp_ combines bright orange French tips with hand-painted florals and fine detailing for a tropical design that feels both artistic and wearable. Perfect for clients craving something fun, vibrant and full of summer energy.
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4. Mermaid Nails
Dreamy, iridescent and full of movement. Mermaid nails are making a splash this summer. Blended pastels layered with shell chrome create a glazed underwater effect that shifts in the light and feels straight off the shores. Whether you keep it soft or build texture with a bubble finish, this look is all about shimmer, glow and holiday energy.
5. All that glitters
PureFoundation Sass is the builder gel of the summer. This natural pink base is packed with bold iridescent shimmer that catches the light beautifully, making it perfect for statement sets or glowing solo wear. Whether paired with detailed nail art or left to shine on its own, Sass brings that just-back-from-holiday energy to every set.
Inspired by @mad.house.nails? All you need is:
6. Leopard Meets Blooming Gel
Bold, vibrant and made for dancing in the sun. The perfect set for an Ibiza mani mixes blooming gel florals with pops of leopard print for a set that feels playful, punchy and full of personality. With a glossy base like Milkshake and a swirl of bright detail paints, this look brings all the heat of a beach day in nail form.
Create your own look inspired by @nails_by_emilyhutchinson
Blooming Gel Nail Art Tutorial
7. Cat Eye Floral
Cat eye is here to stay, and we are loving the floral twist. This dreamy set by @_.nails_by_jess._ blends soft magnetic shimmer with delicate petal details for a fresh take on the cat eye look. It is the perfect way to bring something light, playful and a little bit magical to summer nails.
June Colour Trends
This month’s trends are packed with personality, from cat eye shimmer with floral accents to blooming gel florals, golden starfish, Ibiza-inspired leopard prints and juicy aura blends. We are seeing tropical motifs layered over sheer pinks, cocktail-coloured French tips and chrome finishes that shift beautifully in the light. Whether it is playful lemon designs or iridescent mermaid manis, June is all about turning up the colour and leaning into sunshine energy. It is the season to be seen, and your nails should be too.
